Bonz (Vic) replied:

I went thru the same thing, and ended up with Polyairs, theyre proven and yes the may fail but so does everything. I went polyair cause the local guy does them and to save hassles down the track if there is any, if your guy will fit both then go for it, I wanst sure of the US supplier getting the rifht size for the Patrol. So I went with the known.

Joe replied:

Hi Matt,
I had Polyairs installed for a trip of 12,300km that I have just returned from and can report no problems.
Heavily loaded... crossed North Simpson Desert...spinifex everywhere...Tanami Rd,Bungles,Mcdonald Ranges,Oodnadatta Track,Flinders Ranges ...lots of rough workouts...did the job fine.
Cheers joe

ACDC replied:

Air bags don't tranfer weight to front wheels as a distribution hitch does.
Air bags carry the load in the vehicle and d/hitch transfers weight from the back axle to the front axle.
Redoing old springs is a waste of money they will sag again in 12 months,some spring companies but a few extra leaves in to stop this and all you end up with is a crappy ride, the spring steel developes a memory effect .

japmel replied:

Firestrone are the way to go.

Thicker rubber and better hoses and fittings.

I'm not saying don't go to the Airbag man but check your local TJM they stock Firestone and you may get a better price (save on postage)

Regards
japmel

Joe replied:

Hi Matt,
The ones I had fitted are orange/red in colour...I'm not aware of the" black bellow" type mentioned...hope this helps.
Cheers joe

Joe replied:

Matt,
Just checked a few web pages for further understanding/ info on the "black Bellow" type without any luck...only the type I have fitted shown... so have you got a moment to explain why they are different
Cheers
Joe

Member - John (Vic) replied:

Matt
Airbagman are the Australian agents for the Firestone airbags and bellows.
I think you will find it cheaper to buy them direct from Airbagman than from ARB or TJM etc.

I have them on my Troopy and they are brilliant both on and off road.
a lot of Troopy owners in my 4wd club also have them installed and a lot of guys who post on here have them also. Pretty popular with Troopy owners.

They are simple to fit and you should be able to do it yourself without any drama, I did mine in about 2 to 3 hours easy.

I don't doubt that the Polyair stuff is good, but I don't think Polyair have the right mounting system to suit the Troopy. (Stand to corrected)

If you would like a few photos of them installed on my Troopy drop me your email address and I will email them to you.

Cheers
John

Member - 'Lucy' replied:

Troopytracker

First thing you have to come to grips with in this type of debate is that BONZ never has a case to answer. (Thats why his real name is Teflon)

Now down to the real stuff.

I have a Troopy fitted with the black bellows type polyairs.

They have been flogged up & down the Flinders numerous times including Arkaroola, Oodnadatta track, Simpson twice, Cordillo Downs road twice, Strezlecki, Birdsville track, Outback Challenge this year etc etc without a murmur.

Also they enhance the ride stability no end.

A few days ago I decided to relocate the filler valves and required more airline.

Just Rang Polyair in Sydney and it was all delivered next day at the most ridiculous cheap price.

Great company to deal with and will supply airbags for a DIY job, much cheaper than a commercial instal.

I didn't because I thought it was going to be a s h i t knuckle skinning affair. However in hindsight it is a 'piece of urine'. How wrong was I.

Anyway you do what you think best and can sleep easy with, as its your $'s in the end.

Regards

Ken Robinson

Member - Woodsy replied:

Hi TroopyTracker

I had Polyair bags in my GQ and now have Firestone in my GU.

Both good and never had any problems.

Went with the Firestones in the GU 'cos I got sucked in by the advertising and they were easy to install wihout removing the springs.

So! I haven't helped your decision at all but I would definately recommend fitting air bags.

Eric from Cape York Connections replied:

I have had the orange polyairs for about 10 years now they have never let me down pun intended.
They have travelled about 500,000 ks now on 2 60 S criusers.

All the best
Eric

Member - Jeff M (WA) replied:

All I can say is www.trucksprings.com

I got them off this site about 12 months ago, ordered them the same day received them less than two week later and got them for half the price in the same box they sell them in at ARB. fitted them myself with a mate over a couple of beers (instructions supplied were fanatastic) and never looked back.